Distance Running Training High School Cross Country Runners In Season Training By Joel Pearson USATF Level 3 Certified Coach What happens when the regular season begins varies tremendously among the top programs. Some have succeeded with high mileage programs (this term includes distances from 50 miles per week to well over 100). Others emphasize fast […]
Abdominal Training
Looking for some good exercises to develop the abdominal strength. Check out this video from Coach Charlie Kern from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. The first exercise in the video are V-Up variations. V-Ups with medicine balls can help with strengthening the mid-section and can also be helpful for coordination in athletes at all […]
Push Up Variations for Strength
Push ups are great way to develop upper body strength in all levels of athletes. The video by Charlie Kern of York High School in Illinois covers various push up positions to improve upper body strength. Digital Track and Field Members click here to view the series by Charlie Kern Not a member? Click here […]
Cross Country Summer Training
Training High School Cross Country Runners Summer Training Developing a cross country program at the high school level requires careful attention since governing bodies in most states limit preseason activities for a season that is invariably shorter than that of other high school sports. Books dealing with the training of world class athletes are less […]
Why Tempo Training For Runners
Tempo Training For Runners What is Tempo Training? Tempo training is also known as lactate threshold and anaerobic threshold training. Threshold pace is the effort level just below which the body’s ability to clear lactate, a by-product of carbohydrate metabolism, can no longer keep up with lactate production. Toby Tanser, author of Train Hard, Win […]
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Exercises For Runners
INSTANT ACCESS Download Charlie Kern can teach you how to run more efficiently and train at a variety of speeds to make running a more enjoyable experience. Coach Kern worked with Coach Joe Newton for 16 years. He has applied the positive attributes from his many coaches and mentors to create a philosophy of running […]
Distance Running Summer Training
An essential ingredient in building a successful high school cross country team is a summer training program. In some states coaches can be directly involved, while in others they must have no contact at all. Summer runs can be conducted by team captains. This takes the coach out of the equation and helps develop a sense […]
Alberto Salazar Running School
Best of the Web Feature- Spikes Magazine SPIKES takes a peek inside the magical world of the Nike Oregon Project, home to the likes of Mo Farah and Galen Rupp. Get prepared to be amazed. “Michael Johnson had just signed Galen, he was Galen’s agent. I was watching that race in Rome, a 5K race. There was Kenenisa Bekele […]
Avoid Running Injuries
Great information on avoiding running injuries From Stephen M. Pribut, D.P.M. http://www.drpribut.com/ Top Ten Ways To Avoid Running Injuries: 1) Pay attention to your body. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you. If something is hurting pay attention to it, find out why, and change what is making it hurt. Rest if necessary, but […]
General Strength with Coach Alberto Salazar
General strength training develops coordination, balance and flexibility, qualities that are vital for staying healthy and maximizing running performance. Galen Rupp’s running form is maintained under stress because of the strength training and focus on the total athlete. To survive Alberto Salzar’s speed training: general strength and many other bio-motor abilities must be part of […]
9 Distance Running Books
9 Great Distance Running Books Daws, Ron. The Self-Made Olympian. Mountain View, CA: World Publications, Inc., 1977. Gilmour, Garth and Lydiard, Arthur. Run to the Top. Wellington, New Zealand: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1967. Gilmour, Garth and Lydiard, Arthur. Running the Lydiard Way. Mountain View, CA: World Publications, Inc., 1978. Jordan, Tom. Pre. Los Altos, CA: Track & Field News, 1978 […]
Distance Running Tips For The Kick
Distance Running Tips The Kick and Mental Preparation Being prepared for all types of scenarios during a competition is part of proper preparation for athletes and coaches on the track. Being physical ready and mentally ready for any challenge during a race comes from training various race tactics. Races will come to down who has […]
Distance Running Technique
Distance Running Technique Proper biomechanics for distance running is important maximize the body’s energy and help prevent injury. Teaching proper running form and making technical adjustments are critical factors in developing the highest level of performance. Keys to Proper Running Form Head Look straight ahead with the chin slightly down Keep face relaxed and loose […]
Warm Up Progression For Athletes
How to Warm Up For Sports Warm Up Organization Warm up design is important as training design. Each warm up should have a theme and purpose to help develop bio-motor abilities; event specific needs and prepare for the training session. There are many reasons why a proper warm up for athletes is needed. Building […]
Coaching Team Success
Cross Country Team Success Areas often overlooked in coaching high school distance runners have nothing to do with workouts, drills or exercises. The most important intangible for high level success is “expectations.” No matter what the sport, the coaches who produce championship teams every year are those who truly “expect” their athletes to succeed. While […]
Strength Training For Distance Runners
Strength For Runners Why Strength Training For Distance Running? Injury prevention General strength Enhance mobility and flexibility Improve running technique Develop aerobic capacity with consideration of the anaerobic energy system Transfer of Training Affect Improve running performance by specific training for distance running. For example, if improved performance in training does not positively reflect in […]
Distance Running Training Tips
Distance Running 10 Training Tips and Thoughts • The purpose of training is to prepare for competition: the goal of a competitive runner is to be prepared on race day. • Hard workout days should be challenging but attainable: achieve the workout goals, if the workout is too easy, rethink the next training session, not the current […]
Track and Field Plyometrics
THE PURPOSE To improve speed, power, rhythm, event specific strength and endurance: depending on the exercises, recovery period and repetitions. THE SCIENCE Plyometrics work because the exercises improve the rate of contraction by overloading the neuromuscular system. This is achieved by pre-stretching or shortening of the muscle fibers followed by a rapid dynamic post-stretch contraction. […]